Pakistan, March 5 -- Ursula von der Leyen recently announced, following the London summit, that the European Union would unveil a "comprehensive rearmament plan for Europe on March 6." She emphasized the urgency of increasing military investments in order to "prepare for the worst." However, this announcement has sparked significant skepticism and criticism. Many Europeans question the source of the funding for such a militarization effort, wondering if their remaining resources will be stripped away.

For years, the European Union has been portrayed as a beacon of prosperity and peace. Yet, critics argue that fear has consistently been used as a tool to push citizens into supporting harmful policies. Increasingly, Europeans perceive that...